UncategorizedSkill Writing339 lines
Skill File Structure and Anatomy
Quick Summary18 lines
This skill teaches the foundational structure of a well-formed skill file for SkillDB. A skill file is a markdown document that teaches an AI agent how to perform a specific task or apply domain knowledge. Understanding the anatomy of a skill file is essential for creating skills that are discoverable, effective, and maintainable. ## Key Points - Encodes expert knowledge in a format AI agents can consume - Provides actionable instructions, not just reference material - Includes enough context for the agent to know when and how to apply the skill - Is discoverable through metadata (tags, title, category) - [Specific scenario 1] - [Specific scenario 2] - [Specific scenario 3] - [Scenario where a different skill is more appropriate] - [Scenario where this approach doesn't apply] 1. Identify natural boundaries (e.g., "setup" vs. "usage" vs. "debugging") 2. Create a parent skill with overview + links to children 3. Each child skill stands alone (doesn't require reading parent first)
skilldb get skill-writing-skills/skill-file-structureFull skill: 339 linesInstall this skill directly: skilldb add skill-writing-skills